Google Search is rolling back its continuous scroll user interface and reintroducing the legacy pagination bar. As of June 25th, 2024, Google stopped offering continuous scroll on desktop, with plans to apply this change to the mobile search interface in the coming months. According to Google, this change aims to make search faster by only loading the results the searcher …
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Google’s ‘AI Overviews’ Explained
At this week’s Google I/O, it was announced that Google has launched its AI overview to its US market search results. The documentation of Google AI overview explains how it works. AI Overviews is a feature designed to enhance the search experience by providing quick, comprehensive snapshots of information. Check out our quick guide on this topic: What Are AI …
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Embracing AI With Actionable SEO Strategies
As an SEO expert at our digital marketing agency, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of AI on search engine optimization. Gone are the days of static keyword matching; AI has ushered in a new era of dynamic, personalized search experiences. In this blog, we’ll delve into the profound impact of AI on SEO and explore actionable strategies to adapt …
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How To Recover From a Google Core Update?
We get asked this question a lot. The simple answer is to always optimize your site for people and not search engines. Google has made it clear that they rank sites that provide the best UX and answer to their query. Also, as per John Mueller’s advice, you should wait until the update is complete before determining if your site …
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Boost Your C-T-R’s with nosnippet Tag
Using the nosnippet tag in your HTML code is indeed a useful solution to control the content that appears in Google search results. It’s important for businesses, especially in the banking sector, to have accurate and compelling meta descriptions to improve click-through rates (CTR) and drive more traffic to their websites. One of our banking clients had an issue with …
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Unlocking Google’s Helpful Content Guidelines: A Path to SEO Success
The Helpful Content Update is designed to reward websites that produce high-quality content, a powerful tool in SEO is understanding Google’s Helpful Content Guidelines, and I’m here to break it down for you. Guidelines at a Glance: Google’s Helpful Content Guidelines are a set of principles aimed at ensuring that the content we create not only ranks well but also …
Read MoreAs we step into 2024, the realm of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is witnessing groundbreaking trends that promise to redefine the way we approach online visibility. Let’s delve into the five key SEO trends dominating the digital sphere this year. The synergy of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) has become a driving force in shaping the future of …
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Google September 2023 Helpful Content Update: 5 Tips To Keep Your Brand Relevant
A few days ago, Google released its September 2023 Helpful Content Update which will be rolling out in the next couple of weeks. There probably won’t be any ranking changes to your site until after the update is complete, The main takeaway is that if you are producing helpful content, you don’t need to change anything. Google did add new …
Read MoreGoogle announces rollout of August 2023 core search update, the second update of 2023. You are able to check the status of the update via this link. According to Google, the rollout will take two weeks to complete. Some may not see an impact from the update, and others may find that it will negatively impact their site. My suggestion …
Read MoreThat’s a wrap for Google I/O 2023. For marketers, the main focus was AI-driven upgrades to Search. With new generative AI capabilities in Search, Google says it’s taking more of the work out of searching, so users will be able to understand a topic faster, uncover new viewpoints and insights, and get things done more easily. Check out the highlights …
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